Leadership Letters

Back in 1945, former U.S. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson made the following observation about trust: “…the only way you can make a man trustworthy is to trust him; and the surest way to make him untrustworthy is to distrust him and show your distrust.” Aside from the sexism, that’s a compelling point. And

The Faith Formation program has subscribed to a new product from Soul Matters (the same organization we use for worship resources). It follows the worship theme for the month and helps you go a little more in-depth with stories and songs to share at home, all of which are hyperlinked in the packet. It will […]

“In God We Trust.” The official motto of the United States of America since 1957, this phrase is printed on our currency and has been consistently debated in conversations on the separation of church and state ever since. But all debate aside, what does this statement mean? What does it mean for an entire country

When you stop to think about it, the world is full of mysteries. How do they make Cheez-Whiz? What is it about fingernails on a blackboard that’s so crazy-making? Why does the windshield wiper on the passenger side almost always work better than the one on the driver’s side? Why does your clunking car run […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling, And everyone telling you be of good cheer, It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the hap-happiest season of all With those holiday greetings And gay happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap-happiest

On most days I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of where babies come from. I know the science: the anatomy and the biology. I also know how other animals, insects, plants, and flowers reproduce. But if I sit and think about it long enough, I eventually reach the edge of all I […]

This Saturday a Labyrinth will be installed on the floor of the Ely Room. This is part of a Faith Formation exercise that is going to be shared by the congregation and the public. The Faith Formation program will use the Labyrinth for a teaching moment on Sunday. Following worship attendees will be invited to take

The month of November begins every year with an opportunity to remember our ancestors and this year is no different. Around the world people are heading into the coldest, darkest part of the year celebrating and honoring Samhain, Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and Day of the Dead. In addition to these

Food insecurity. Two words that have started working their way into our lives. What do they mean? Simply put – a person without reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable and nutritious food is food insecure. In Iowa we are fortunate to live in an area that is among the most fertile soils in the

The End is Near Well, it’s more accurate to say the ends are near, but that just doesn’t have the same ring to it. As you know, Peoples Church is two years into its developmental ministry. Its overarching goal is to help us build on our existing strengths and shift those organizational behaviors that